LAWNMOWER RACING MANIA 2007(TM)
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Readme (English) 09/25/2006
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
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Thank you for purchasing Lawnmower Racing Mania 2007
Can you cut it?
Do you have the mowtivation?
Then let's mow!!!
This README file contains last-minute information not found in the game manual.
It also includes information that pertains to general problems and questions you
may have concerning the game or your computer. Should you experience any
problems with the game, please refer to this file first before contacting
technical support for assistance.
KEYBOARD CONTROLS
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Numpad 4, 6 Steer left / right
Numpad 8 Throttle
Numpad 2 Brake / auto-reverse
W, A, S, D Lean forward, left, back, right
X Look back
Q Look left / shift down
E Look right / shift up
H Toggle HUD modes
Tab Toggle view
R Reset mower
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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- ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
- CONTROLS
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- KNOWN ISSUES
- PERFORMANCE HINTS
- CREDITS
- CONTACTING VIVENDI GAMES
- END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
- COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
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WELCOME TO LAWNMOWER RACING MANIA 2007(TM)
Welcome to Lawnmower Racing Mania 2007 and welcome to the wild sport of
USLMRA Lawnmower Racing! You may have heard about it on TV, or even seen it in
a movie... still, you may not have believed your eyes. But yes, people do race
lawnmowers and believe it or not, they race them FAST!
To an outsider, lawnmower racing may seem kind of funny, but attend a live race,
and you'll see that this is just as serious and even more action packed than
just about any other form of racing.
So put on your helmet, tighten up your body armor, and make sure there's gas in
the tank... 'cause once we're mowin', there ain't no slowin'!
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIRED
- Windows(R) 98SE, 2000, or XP
- Pentium(R) 4 933 MHz or equivalent AMD(R) Athlon(TM) processor
- 256 MB RAM or more
- 800 MB free hard drive space for installation
- NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 2 or ATI(R) Radeon(R) with at least 32 MB of video memory
- Windows(R)-compatible sound card
- DirectX(R) version 8.1 or higher (included)
- 4X CD-ROM drive or faster
- Microsoft(R)-compatible mouse and keyboard
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
- Windows(R) XP
- Pentium(R) 4 2.0GHz or equivalent AMD(R) Athlon(TM) processor or faster
- 512 MB RAM or more
- 800 MB free hard drive space for installation
- NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 4 or ATI(R) Radeon(R) with at least 64 MB of video memory
- Windows(R)-compatible sound card
- DirectX(R) version 8.1 or higher (included)
- 16X CD-ROM drive or faster
- Microsoft(R)-compatible mouse and keyboard
- A USB gamepad or steering wheel. For best performance we recommend the
Xbox 360(TM) Controllers for the PC
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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To begin the installation process, insert the disc into your CD-ROM/DVD drive. The
AutoRun screen should appear. Click on the Install button to begin the installation
process.
If the AutoRun screen does not appear, double-click the My Computer icon on your
desktop followed by a double-click on your CD_ROM/DVD icon. Find
LawnmowerRacingMania2007Setup.exe and double-click on it to begin installation.
Once the installer is running, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the
installation of Lawnmower Racing Mania 2007.
During installation you will be asked to install Microsoft's DirectX(R). If you
already have the latest version of DirectX(R), you can still safely answer "yes"
to the DirectX(R) installation as it will never "downgrade" your current version.
If you chose not to install DirectX(R), installation of the game will continue,
but the game may not run until you install the latest version of DirectX(R).
To start the game once installation is complete, double-click the Lawnmower Racing
Mania 2007 icon on your desktop or do the following:
- Click on the Windows(R) Start button
- Select Programs.
- Select Lawnmower Racing Mania 2007 folder
- Select Lawnmower Racing Mania 2007 icon
Let's mow!
KNOWN ISSUES
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When running under Windows 98 a problem has been reported by some users if the
game is run in a fullscreen resolution that matches the desktop resolution.
Users have reported that a mouse cursor is visible, and clicking the mouse may
cause the game to hang. Some users have also reported that certain animated
graphics from websites may flicker through the game screen. If you experience
either of these problems, simply run the game in a different resolution than the
desktop is currently using. For example, if the desktop is in 1024x768, running
the game in 800x600 should prevent these issues.
On some Windows 98 systems, pressing [Alt][Tab] to task-switch away from the game
multiple times may prevent you from returning to the game.
Some Windows 98 users have reported problems running on certain Nvidia GeForce
cards (5700 and below).
Some users with ATI Radeon video cards have reported missing ground textures
when running at very high resolutions of 1600x1200 or greater.
If you are using a Microsoft Xbox 360(TM) Controller for Windows(R), be sure to
install the driver. This will enable rumble support and fully independent brake
and throttle control.
Some users have reported problems when pressing [Ctrl][Alt][Del] to bring up the
Windows(R) task manager. If you encounter problems, we recommend that you
avoid pressing [Ctrl][Alt][Del] during gameplay.
Gamepad rumble is currently supported only on Microsoft Xbox 360(TM) Controllers
for Windows(R).
PERFORMANCE HINTS
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On older machines, or systems with older 3D graphics cards, the following hints
may help improve performance:
- Reduce the Number of Racers
Reducing the number of mowers in a game can dramatically improve performance
on slower machines. Each mower requires physics and AI calculations which can
put stress on older systems.
- Turn Off Clouds and Dust
Older video cards may show an improvement when the clouds and dust are disabled.
This can be done from the Video menu.
- Multiplayer Hints
In multiplayer mode, the scene needs to be drawn several times, which can
cause the game to run slower on older computers. Reduce the detail levels on
the Video menu and disable clouds and dust to improve the speed of the game.
Also, reducing the number of computer-controlled mowers in a multiplayer match
can help improve the frame-rate.
NOTE: In multiplayer mode, the keyboard is used to control the "last" player.
For example, if two game pads are plugged in, the keyboard can be used to
control player 3 in a multiplayer race.
CREDITS
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Designed and Developed by eV Interactive
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President / Lead Programmer / Game Design
Matthew Harmon
Programming / Lead Game Design
Roger Ray
Art Director / Game Design
Mark Dinse
Art / Game Design / 3D Models
Victor Santos
Jon Lemerond
Additional Art and Design
Josh Shown
Mike DeSanctis
Package Design
Mark Dinse
Matthew Harmon
Cover photo by Tom Powell
Powell's Imaging and Photography
Mowtographer for the USLMRA
www.powellsimaging.com
Technical Advisors
George Herrin
David Lewis
Special Thanks To:
Dan Bertalan
Mayang's Free Textures
www.mayang.com/textures
The Virtual Terrain Project
www.vterrain.org
Special thanks to Bruce "Mr. Mow it All" Kaufman without whom this project
would not have been possible.
Our warmest thanks and appreciation to the entire USLMRA community of racers,
officials, spouses and children, all of whom made us feel welcome and supported
in our efforts to make this game.
And to Rebecca, Amy, Laurie, Rebeka and Jamie, who may not have endured any
lawnmower races, but suffered nonetheless!
"Ravenswood Getaway (Part 1)"
Outlaw Family Band
www.outlawfamilyband.com
"Lawn Mower Racer"
Written by: Wayne Phillips
From the CD: Mower Music
featuring The Mower Men
© 2002 Hardly Trying Music, BMI
www.themowermen.net
Additional music provided by
Freeplay Music
www.freeplaymusic.com
Published by Vivendi Games
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Senior Director Casual Games and Partner Publishing Group
Stephen Wickes
Product Development Manager Casual Games and Partner Publishing Group
Jamie Saxon
V.P. of Studio Operations
Rich Robinson
Studio Support Services
Anna Nakada
Studio Support Services Administrative Assistant
Nuria Andres
QA Manager
William Guerrero
QA Project Lead
Erwin Osias
QA Test Team
Jason Colombetti
Chris L. Miller
Grant Yaffee
Technical Requirements Group Supervisor
Joseph Olivas
Senior QA Manager, TRG, VUPC, CRG
Igor Krinitskiy
Project Leads, VUPC Group
Brandon Valdez
Cyra Talton
Fausto Lorenzano
Senior Engineer, VUPC Group
Richard Benavides
QA Tools Programmer
Ben Hines
Compatibility Requirements Group Supervisor
Robert Fleischacker
Compatibility Requirements Group Engineers
Austin Kienzle
Farid Kazimi
Burn Lab Supervisors
Afolabi Akibola
Chris Miller
Burn Lab Configuration Engineers
Mike Ryan
Jose Hernandez
Tyree Deramus
Network/End User Support Supervisor
Eric Hoffmaster
End User Support Technicians
Shawn Lomas
Terence Stephenson
Mark Smith
Alex Bryant
Senior QA Manager, Tester Resources
Michael Gonzales
QA Supervisors
James Pasque
Marcus Quinn
QA Special Thanks
We would like to give a special thanks to James "E.J." Galloway and Jaime Rios.
Thank you for all your guidance, hard work, and dedication.
Uses Bink Video Technology.
Copyright ©1997-2006 by RAD Game Tools, Inc.
Uses Miles Sound System.
Copyright © 1991-2006 by RAD Game Tools, Inc.
The Open Dynamics Engine
The Lua Programming Language
Copyright © 1994-2006 Lua.org, PUC-Rio.
CONTACTING VIVENDI GAMES
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For online support visit:
support.vugames.com
To register Lawnmower Racing Mania 2007 visit:
https://reg.vugames.com/?sku=72466&src=WREG
To contact us by mail:
VU Games
4247 South Minnewawa Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
eV Interactive
www.ev-interactive.com
The United States Lawn Mower Racing Association
www.letsmow.com
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© 2006 Vivendi Games, Inc. All rights reserved. Vivendi Games and the Vivendi
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used under license and are registered trademarks of the United States Lawnmower
Racing Association. STA-BIL, HEET 104+ Octane Boost, NoLeak, DieselPower and
their associated logos are used under license and are registered trademarks of
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coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Inc. Uses Bink Video
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